Investor visas

Want to invest money in Australia and obtain permanent residency? Planning to retire in Australia while investing money there?

Visapath will advise you as to the available options.

Investor visas

The Australian Government provides several options for investors to obtain a visa. People planning to invest and obtain permanent residency should consider an Investor visa. Depending on the amount of the planned investment, the corresponding requirements vary. There are several pathways.

The following is an overview of the most important Investor visa classes.

This visa in the Investor stream is suitable for active investors who want to obtain permanent residency, and who in return make an investment in Australia. A prerequisite is sponsorship either by an Australian state or territory government, in which the agreed investment subsequently has to be made, or by AUSTRADE (Australian Trade and Investment Commission). This visa may require a points test. Points are awarded for, for example, English proficiency, qualifications, and work experience.

Investors with a successful career and investment management experience may be granted this visa if their assets meet or exceed specified key indicators and they are furthermore willing to invest a specified part of their assets in an approved investment for at least four years. In addition, the applicant must have a truthful intention to settle in Australia, to actively conduct their business, and to transfer their assets to Australia within two years.

The higher the planned investment (from A$1.5 million), the lower the requirements and waiting period for obtaining permanent residency.

The most important visa requirements at a glance:

Aged under 55 (can be waived depending on the amount of the investment)

For investors who wish to retire or spend part of their retirement in Australia, this temporary visa is suitable. Applicants can obtain this visa for an investment commitment the minimum amount of which depends on whether they want to settle in rural Australia or in one of the major cities. Currently, investments of A$500,000.- or A$750,000.- are required. A prerequisite is sponsorship by the Australian state or territory government, in which the applicant has to make an investment during the visa period. Furthermore, there are minimum assets and annual net income amounts that must be exceeded.

Since this visa is specifically designed for retirees, applicants have to be at least 55 years of age. Applicants can include their partners in the application (no age restrictions), but no other family members.

This visa is a temporary residence permit for max. four years, which can be extended for a further four years with simplified conditions. However, access to permanent residency is not possible via this pathway.